Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2003

Variable Details

VariableGMCHECK
LabelImportant to check if food contains genetically modified ingredients? B2.44dC2.34d
Question text You may have heard of genetically modified or 'GM' foods. These are made from plants which have had their genes altered. Some people say that growing these plants may damage other plants and wildlife and that food made from them may not be safe to eat. Other people say that growing these plants may mean lower food prices and less use of pesticides and weedkillers. Please say how much you agree or disagree with each of these statements about genetically modified (GM) foods. It is important for me to check whether or not foods contain genetically modified ingredients.
Responses
1 Agree strongly 297
2 Agree 842
3 Neither agree/disagree 754
4 Disagree 393
5 Disagree strongly 52
8 Can't choose 257
9 Not Answered 54
-2 Skp, A version 972
-1 No self-completn 811
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2003
Interviewer InstructionsPLEASE TICK ONE BOX ON EACH LINE
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;Sampling is conducted in four stages; from 1993 the sample has been drawn from the Postcode Address File, whereas in previous years it was drawn from the Electoral Register.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The BSA survey is conducted annually.